Background
Runway safety is a top priority at both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. Most runway incursions happen quickly, leaving little time for corrective action. Reducing these runway incursions is a critical safety effort. The goal is to enhance runway safety without affecting airport capacity.
The Runway Status Lights system helps reduce runway incursions by increasing the situational awareness of pilots and vehicle operators. The system automatically provides clear, prompt and automatic alerts directly to pilots and drivers so no time is lost in transmitting warnings.
The lights supplement existing air traffic control tools and procedures without increasing controller workload. No input from controllers is required.
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